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MACHYNLLETH. FUNERAL.—The remains of Mrs Ann Sanger, the wife of Mr Richard Lewis Sanger, superintendent of the locomotive department, were laid to rest in the parish churchyard en Monday afternoon. An unusually large number attended. The Rev D T Hughes, curate, officiated. Most of the shops of the town were closed. The Druids and Odd. fellows formed part of the procession, wearing their sashes. At the church gate the funeral was met by the surpliced choir, with black bands across their shoulders. The bearers were members of the locomotive and traffic departments of the Cambrian Railways. The following hymns were sung in eburcli N- earer my God to Thee," and Abide with Me," while Lead, kindly light" was sung at the grave. On leaving the church the choir sang | the Nunc Dimittis." The service was a most im. pressive one, the singing of the choir being sub- dued and expressive. Mr Howell presided at the organ. There was luncheon at the Wynnstay Hotel for all strangers. Mr Aston of Oswestry repre- sented Mr II S Jones, chief of the Cambrian loco department; Mr Irons, the running-department; Mr Watson, the Llanidloes employed. Wreaths were sent by the loco and traffic staffs, and were worded "A token of respect from the loco staff, Machvn- lleth station," A token of respect from th« traffic staff, MacbynHeth station." These were supplied by Mr Parsons, Burcombe Houe. Wreaths and flowers were also sent by Mr W R M Wynne, of Peniarth, Lord Lieutenant of illerionethiiire Mr Phelps, Newlands; Messrs A Gribble, Plas J Jones, Workhouse master; Mr Stewart, Oswestry, foreman Mr and Mrs Eavenscrof", Portmadoc Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Oswestry; Mr Lloyd, Llany- mynech; Mrs Lloyd, Oswestry Mr Christian, Waterloo, Liverpool; Mise Lloyd, Llandudno Mr and Mrs Flaun, Swindon; Mr J Lloyd Mrs 51 Lloyd, fitter and children, Oswestry Mr and Mrs Hendon, London Mr and Mrs Fenn, Dolgelley Mr A Fenn Mr and Mrs Plumb, Machynlleth Miss Russell, Aberystwyth; Mrs Parry, Caersws; and many others. Mr Sanger and family desire to convey their deepest thanks to the many friends who have so kindly sympathised with them in their sorrow. Mrs Sanger was the eldest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Roberts, Llanymynech, and leaves four sons and one daughter. Two of the boys are at the Great Western carriage works, Swindon, where they hold responsible positions, and one is an engineer. The coffin was of oak with brass fittings. Mr C Sanger, brother of Mr Richard Sanger, was also present. MARRIAGE.—The marriage of Miss Jane Jones, second daughter of Mr John Jones, Red Lion Inn, to P.C. Caradog Tudor of Llansantffraid, took place at the Parish Church on Wednesday morning, when the Rev D T Hughes, curate, officiated. The bride who was given away by her father, was dressed in a light heliotrope costume trimmed with mauve silk, and wore a hat to match. She carried a bou- quet of flowera and wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Jones, sister, who was similarly attired. She also carried a bouquet and wore a brooch, likewise the gift of the bridegroom. Mr Davies of Llan- saintffraid, was best man. Breakfast was par- taken of at the bride's home, and the newly married couple left for Birmingham by the mid-day train. The following presents were received Cheque and blankets, Mr John Jones, father of bride ware, Mr and Mrs Humphreys brass lamp. Miss Jones, sister; cheque, dessert spoons, mustard and salt spoons, Mr Edward Jones, hrother of bride; mahogany writing case, Mr Rd Jones, brother of bride; mahogany table, Mrs Tudor, mother of bridegroom half-a-dozen each table and dessert forks, Mr Edwd Jones, Birming- ham pair of bronzes, Mr Rd Evans, Birmingham meat carvers, Mr and Mrs Owen, Blue Bell Hotel; damask table cloth, Mr and Mrs Jones, White Horse Hotel electro silver jelly spoons in case, P.C. Pugh; meat carvers, Mr S J Griffiths: two silver jam spoons, butter knife in case, and inkstand, Miss Jones, Tygwyn, Aberhosan silver jelly spoon and sugar tongs, Mr G F Roberts; half-a-dozen dessert knives, Mr Richards, Garvan House silver teapot, Miss Richards, Garvan House; silver sugar tongs. Miss Polly Richards, Garvan House; silver jam dish, Mr and Mrs P.C. Hamer, Cemmes teapot and moustache cup, Mr and Mrs Sergt Hamer, Machyn- lleth; silver breakfast cruet, Mr W R Williams; china teapot, Miss Marpole china breakfast cruet, two egg cups, pair of candlesticks, Mr and Mrs Parsons, Burcombe House; half-dozen tablespoons, Mr and Mrs John Evans, merchant; brass inkstand, Mr and Mrs Evan Jones, Paternoster Buildinga; haif-doz silver tea-spoons, Mrs Hugh Davies, Dol- caradog; teapot, Hugh Williams, Skinners' Arms; glass sugar and cream jug, Mrs Mary Holt; fancy glass basket and pincushion, Mrs Breese pair hand-made brackets with view of Machynlleth in frame, Misses Wood, dressmakers; butter cooler, Mrs Jones, Newlands Lodge; glass sugar basin and cream jug, Mrs Jones, Tottenham House; scent bottles, Dr W R Williams; pair Chinese ornaments, Miss Evans, Fentrehedyn street; pair towels, Mrs Jones, Pentrehedyn street; pair pictures, Messrs Jones, Pentrehedyn street; pair ornaments, P.C. Jones, Dyffryn; salad bowl, Mrs William Vaughan; pair ornaments, Mr and Mrs Evans, Graigfach; pair ornaments, Miss Lloyd, Graigfach; butter cooler, Mr John Humphreys; glass dishes, Mr Edward Hayden Humphreys; candlestick, Mr John Jones; tablecloth, Mrs Tudor, Tynewydd, Dylife; counterpane, Mr and Mrs Jones, London House; table cover, Messrs Jones and Pugh, Llanbrynmair; table cloth, Mr and Mrs Jones, Glasgow House; table cloth, Miss Breese; table cloth, Mrs M A Daniels, Llanbrynmair; table centres, Mrs Mere- dith, Maldwyn House, Llanfyllin table cloth, Mr and Mrs Jones, Llanfyllin; dinner napkins, Mr and Mrs Trevor Jones; toilet covers, Mrs Owens, butcher; toilet covers, Mrs Cath Humphreys; bath towels, Mrs Tudor Tudor, Dylife; pair towels, Sophia Lewis; pair towels, Miss Bella. Evans; fancy table centre, Miss Morgan, Central Build- ings ditto, Miss Pugh, Felindre, Pennal; table cloth, a friend; pair of frames, Mr A Williams, Garshon; table spoons, tea spoons and forks, Mr Evans, watchmaker; set band-made toilets, silk scarf, gold brooch, glove box, Miss Jones, Penegoes, aunt; cheque, Mr and Mrs Jones, Llawr, Penegoes; cheque, Miss Vaugbun, Darowen; cheque, Mrs Evan Jones, Tanybryn. COUNTY COURT.—WEDNESDAY. Before His Honour Judge Evans. TREGONING V. MORRIS. J Tregoning, grocer, Machynlleth, sued Catherine Morris. Aberdovey, for the sum of X2 2s Od value of goods paid for by him upon a valuation. The defendant was not present, but sent a letter enclosing 8s which she de- clared was the sum agreed upon bj Mr John Evans, Machynlleth, and Mr Rowlands, Aberdovey, the arbitrators appointed.-Plain tiff was called, and said that in all he paid the defendant £ 63 for furniture and other things, but when he went for the things he found some of the articles missing, and their value he now claimed.—Mr John Evans was called, and said tnat he did not agree that 8s should settle it. He went over and checked the list of articles and reported to Mr Tregoning.- His Honour gave judgment for 25a with costs. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE URBAN COUNCIL. A special meeting of this Council was held on Monday evening at the Town Hall, when there were present Councillor J Thomas, chairman. Councillors Edmund Uillart, R Owen, R Rees, J Pugh, D Smith, J M Breese, Wm Jones, Hy Lewis, Evan Rees, Dr Rees, with Mr John Rowlands, clerk, and Mr D Phillip Jones, deputy clerk. THE DOVEY DRAWBRIDGE. The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter from the Clerk to the Isygarreg Parish Council, in which the Council were asked to join in a move- ment to oppose a Bill, which was about to be pro- moted by the Cambrian Railways Company, in order to closo the drawbridge over the river Dovey at Glandovey Junction, and substitute a fixed bridge. At the meeting of the Parish Council a resolution was passed inviting the co operation of the County Councils of Montgomery and Merioneth, as well as the Council of Towyn and tho Parish Council of Penna!. The Council also seek the assistance of the members of Parliament for both counties.—The Chairman said that he understood the Cambrian Railways Company intended to have this bridge closed.—Councillor Owen thought that the matter was one of great importance for the town, because this bridge was the only set-off that the town had against the Cambrian Railways. If the town wanted to have their traffic by water it would be a difficult thine- to do, once the bridge was closed.—Councillor Gillart said that many years ago all the slate traffic from that district found its way down the river to Aberdovey, and this traffic also included all timber and b.-trk.- Councillor R Rees Yes, everything came and went that way.-Councillor Breese Have you any infor- mation how many times that bridge has been opened for vessels during the paso few years ?- CuunciHor Pngh did not think that wasatall material. It was a public right, and the only check which the town had upon the railway, and he thought that _h«y ought to oppose the closing of it. There was a lot of goods coming through from Aberdovey, and it mighc be an advantage to have a number of small boats or barges coming up to Derwenlas. At any tate it was advisable to stop the Company closing the bi-idge.-Counciilor Gillart: Have we the power as a Council to oppose ? I have an idea that we have a right to promote a Bill, but not to oppose one.—The Chairman It will be rather hard lines if this bridge is closed.- Councillor Owen suggested that they should communicate with other local bodies as to the expense.—The Chairman That is the resolution passed by Isygarreg Council. —Councillor Rees: Is it necessary to oppose it ? They tried to put a fixed bridge and this was opposed and won.—The Chairman It was some years after the starting of the line that the traffic fell off.-Conncillor Gillart: How are the County Councils affected ?—Councillor Rees I believe they have the power to oppose.—The Clerk said that the Company had deposited plans and documents in the parishes affected.—Councillor Pugh then pro- posed that they call upon the County Councils and Members of Parliament to oppose the Bill.—Coun- cillor Gillart seconded, and it was carried.—It was also decided to ask the local members of the County Council to call attention to the question at the next meeting of that body. ELECTRIC LIGHT PROPOSAL. Councillor E Rees brought forward the question of supporting a Company for installing electric light for the town. He had obtained a long lease of a piece of land at the Garth where they could obtain the necessary water power. He had laid these particulars before a Company in London, and after explaining the details they were taken with it. The Company was prepared to send down an engineer from London with plans and particulars of the scheme and they would do this work at their own expense and without asking for a single sub. scription from the town. He had to approach the Council for permission to lay the mains along the streets and the Company wanted to have the views of the Couticil upon this point. The Company would on their part undertake that the cost of the light should not exceed 7d per unit which, he was given to understand, would be equal to 3s lOd per 1,000 feet of gas. There was no reason why it should be even 7d, for with water power the cost would be less. In one town the rate was only 3d per unit, and if the company reached the percent- age which tby looked for they asked no more than would give them the necessary percentage. The Company were also prepared to give the town the right of purchase within five, seven, or ten years, fixing the price upon the average earnings or upon a fixed price at the commencement. There were 37 towns in England already under their control, and one or two of them were about purchasing their rights, and they had been thoroughly success- ful in their working of those places. So far as he could understand the company only asked for the Council to give them permission to open up the streets and lay the mains, to set up works, and tender for the lighting of the town. He had ascertained that most of the consumers of gas were willing to take the light and his enquiries bad led him to conclude, that C400 a year would be assured as an income. If the present lamp posts belonged to the Council these could be utilised by the Company, and four arc lamps of 40-candle power would suffice for lighting the town. The cost per lamp wouid be £1 per year.—Councillor Owen said that he would like the town to be the owner of it, but if the capital was very heavy they could not do this. Councillor Reese said that it was estimated that the cost would be between £ 6000 and SSOOO and only about three.fourths of this would be required.—Councillor Pugh asked how the X400 reserve was going to be raised. Councillor Reese said that this was private. Councillor W M Jones thought that the question should not be asked. Councillor Reese added that he had the figures from the consumers of gas themselves. He desired to make it perfectly clear that the courcit were not asked to incur a single penny expense. Every penny for that matter could be taken up locally, and he had already promised zC700, and local gentlemen would be on the Board of Directors. H believed that it was for the best interests of the town to have an. opposition com- pany for lighting the town. After some further discussion it was agreed by the council to give their moral support to the proposal.
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NEWTOWN SCARLET FEVER. Two more cases of scarlet fever have broken out in the town. There are now four cases altogether. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL.—On Sunday last anniversary services were held here when the pulpit was occupied morning and evening by Mr David Jones, ex-mayor of Welshpool, and in the afternoon by the Rev T E Williams. On Monday evening the Rev T Holland, Pant, delivered a very interesting lecture on "Peter Mackenzie." There was a large attendance. The chair was taken by Mr R Lloyd, jun. VOLUNTEER PARADE.—On Saturday the members of A and B Companys under the command of Capt A W Pryce-Jones held a parade for judging distances, the band, and bugle and drum band were in attendance. The men assembled at the Armoury and proceeded to the R.W.W. recreation grounds. WAIFS AND STRAYS. On Monday evening a lantern lecture on "Child ruin and its remedy" under the auspices of the Church of England In- corporated Society for providing homes for waifs and strays, was given at the National Schools by the Rev J Grosvenor Monro, M.A., rector of Bacton. The chair was occupied by the Rev J S Lewis, rector, and there was a large attendance. The bon sec is Miss Minnie Clark, who with the committee carried out the arrangements. PROPOSED PUBLIC LIBRARY. On Monday evening a meeting was held at the Public Hall with reference to the proposed Public Library. There were present Messrs E Powell, J Owen, Vigars, W H Beresford Wood, M Morris, G Griffiths, A H Barratt, R H Lloyd, D Evans (Severn street), J Evans (coal merchant), W H Barratt, R Bennett, J E Roberts, Rev J H Edwards, Messrs W R Davies, T A Foster, W D Clark, E Humphreys, G H Ellison, R Jones, J Humphreys, R Phillips, J C Gittins, Fred R Lloyd, A S Tetley, F J Wall, W Sayer, &c.-Mr G Griffiths was voted to the chair, and called upon Mr Edward Powell to state the present position of the project.—Mr Powell said that if any one was responsible for the delay which had occurred with the erection of the library for Newtown, he perhaps, was that person, and he should give an explanation. Some of them might not remember that the committee which was ap- pointed to celebrate the Jubilee in 1897 resolved to do so in two ways—by celebrations on the day, and hy sonte more permanent memorial, and p8op1e were invited to subscribe accordingly. The per- manent memorial, it was resolved should take the form of a public clock, to be put up in the towe.. in the Cross which Miss Bri?eo had promised to erect for the purpose. Subsequently during one of her visits to Newtown Miss Brisco thought she would give the site for :1. free library provided the town would adopt the Public Libraries Actland put up the library. At a later date she promised to go further and to give the clock, so that whatever money had been premised towards the clock could, with the subscribers' permission be used towards the erection of a free library. The Jubilee committee lost no time in inviting plans, Rnd one was selected prepared by Mr Shayler, Welshpool. The Committee thereupon communicated with the District Council to obtain their approval of the plan. The District Council had, he ought to have said previously, gladly accepted Miss Brisco's offer of a site, and had adopted the Public Libraries Act. They appointed a committee and that committee met their committee and the plan was adopted sub- ject to certain suggestions. At about that time they jheard that the Co-operative Society of Newtown thought of pressing upon the Co-operr tive Societies inConE;ress to memorialise the late Robert Owen by the erection of a library or something of the kind in Newtown. They thought that was an opportunity that they should not lose and commu- nicated with the Co-operative Society and they granted him an interview. He had that interview, and the meeting was a very agreeable one. Mr Jenkins attended the meeting of Congress and urged the claims of Newtown and succeeded in carrying a resolution which they hoped would eventually lead to the erection by the Co-operators of a building in Newtown to be used as a public library. Ultimately the Co-operators decided to put up a hostel in Newtown. They understood it would mean a building which would afford accommoda- tion for people who wished to stay there, where they would have opportunities of studying the works of Robert Owen, and he supposed other social works. Then the question arose if that was so would it meet the object they bad on view ? Would it afford Newtown a library and newsroom ? Mr Powell then read an extract from a newspaper report, and a letter from Mr Grey, general secretary to the Co-operative Union, stating that there was not the slightest possibility of the question of a local free library being opened. They found that a portion of the building would be open to the public, but it was not clear whether it would be as a newsroom, and whether the library spoken of would contain general literature or only works of a social and co-operative character. Newtnwn would be grateful to the co-operators if they put up a building to be used in that way, and they had not the remotest wish to dictate to them. They did think that the co-operators of Newtown were largely interested in the .welfare of Newtown, and in their opinion \ewtown would un vûry much more greatly benefited by a building that could be handed over to their District Council under the Public Libraries Act. | If their views were presseduponthe.co-operators, they might put up a building a portion of which could be used as a free library. MrJenkins had informed them that it would not be right for him to divulge what had taken place at the Memorial Committee. The Speaker then read some letters which had passed between Mr W E Pryce-Jones, hon secretary of the Jubilee Com- mittee, and Mr Swift respecting the surrender of the lease on the King's Head, as Miss Brisco considering that there were too imany licensed houses in New- town (cheers), had promised to give a portion of the site upon which the King's Head stood for a public library. Mr Swift at first consented to surrender his lease on the house in three mouths, but as such a long time had elapsed he informed the Committee thatjfresh negotiations would have to be opened with him in regard to the matter. He now said he would wait until he knew the view of the Committee and Miss Brisco. That was the position.—Mr Sayer, a member of the Commitfceeof the local Co-operative Society, said he should like to have it thrown in with the town proposal.—The Rev J Hugh Edwards said he was not in Newtown when the movement was initiated and had not the pleasure of being a subscriber, but he felt it was his duty to be there because he was directly concerned, as a minister of the Gospl, in the moral welfare of the community. He would like to have seen more members of the committee present. If the members of the com- mittee showed that lack of interest, they could not be surprised if the whole community were lacking in interest also. He did not think the members of the committee bad been guilty of negligence but had shewn undue timidity—they had been afraid of taking a step forward. The Co-operative Society would say, and bad a perfect right in saying, that Newtown had no direct concern in their proposals. It concerned the whole of the country. He sug- gested taking some step forward. They could take a room, and purchase books and make a beginning because while they were hesitating the young men were in the streets and they would be old men be- fore there would be a library (cheers). He suggested that they took a step forward and asked the District Council to secure rooms and that they purchase books for the nucleus of a library. Then they would be doing something for the moral and intel- lectual welfare of the people.— Mr Vigars quoted two instances in his knowledge where rooms were first secured and with the adoption of the Libraries Act the work was a success. He suggested that a deputation from that meeting be appointed to dis- cuss the matter with the Co-Operative Society's committee. It would be better in the end if the library could be in tJ. is hostel if possible. If two rooms were let to them at a small nominal rent the Co-operators would be placing a great boon in the hands of the young people of Newtown.— Mr Sayers suggested that some persons should promise books. He had been in Welshpool library and found that there were some very respectable donations of books there.-Rev J II Edwards: I shall be very pleased to give a donation of books if anyone will tell me where I am to send them.—Mr Powell said that they had had some unpleasant experiences with regard to getting rooms. They had provided rooms and papers, &c., and the movement had invariably been short lived in Newtown.— Mr Vigars: Under the Public Libraries Act?— Mr Powell: No. If they were "under the Public Libraries Act everybody would feel an interest in them. At Welshpool their library was at first in a little bye-street, but a few enterprising people put their heads together, they adopted the Public Libraries Act, and they erected a building and the library was an immense boon to the town. He should be glad to help to adopt the suggestion of Mr Vigars. He felt sure he c-mld get rooms at a cheap rate (cheers). In answer to Mr J E Roberts Mr Powell said that the amount of subscriptions promised towards the clock was about £500, but some of them might object to have their money transferred.—Rev J Hugh Edwards moved that this meeting ask the District Council to take the first steps in the matter to secure rooms, and that they ask the committee to vote a sum of the £50 for the purchase of books. He was anxious that some start should be made. Mr Sa.yers seconded, and the motion was carried. Mr Powell said he should be glad to help the District Council to find rooms (cheers).—Mr Vigars proposed that a deputation be appointed to wait on the Memorial Committee to know. what heir views were.—Mr Morgan Morris seconded, and motion was carried. — Mr Powell, Mr Tetley and Rev J Hugh Edwards were appointed. After Mr Foster had spoken, Mr Beresford-Wood proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for pre- siding, and to Mr Powell for attending and explain- ing the situation. He was sorry that more members of the committee did not attend. Rev J Hugh Edwards seconded, and the motion was carried. This concluded the meeting. COUNTY COURT.—MONDAY. i Before His Honour Judge Wm. Evans. PRYCE T SWETTENHAM.—Thomas Arthur Fryce, farmer, Bettws Hall, sued Wm. Norman Swetten- ham, civil engineer and estate agent, Llandriudod Wells, for the recovery of £41 3s lid for milk, butter, corn and oats alleged to have been supplied at defendant's residence at the The Chalet, Bettws; for board and lodgings for defendant's sons and servants while the Chalet was closed, and for the hire of a horse and cart for haulage.—Mr T M Taylor appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Martin Woosnam for defendant.—Mr Taylor said defen- dant sometimes lived at The ChAlet and sometimes at Llandrindod Wells. Transactions similar to those for which the claim was made had been going on between plaintiff and his father and defendant for about twenty years, and he could not understand defendant coming there to dispute the claim. The order for the goods, etc., were given plantiff in the same way during the time for which the claim was made, as in the past, when plaintiff's bills were paid, and plaintiff had received no intimation that defendant would not be liable for the debts contracted by his family, except in the case of one son, on account of whom no claim was made since the date of the notice.— Mr Woosnam said there were some items which should come out of the account.—His Honour: What is at the bottom of the case ? Is it law ?—Mr Taylor No, it is fact. Defendant was formerly agent for the estate on which plaintiff lived, and defendant took bills from plaintiff in lieu of rent. The last settlement in that way was on August 9th, 1898, when plaintiff's bills amounted to £128 68 6d and the claim dated from that time. Plaintiff had sent in his accounts half-yearly as usual since the last settlement, and defendant had never disputed one of them. On Lady Day of this year, Sir James Jiicey, Bart, purchased the Bettws Hall estate, and took over the arrears of rent, and the new agent claimed the rent of the farm from plaintiff from 1898. Plaintiff had therefore become liable for rent which he thought defendant had paid in settle- ment of the bills. Plaintiff then wrote to defendant requesting payment of the account due, and defen- dant replied that the settlement of plaintiff's rent had nothing to do with him. He added that for years he had helped plaintiff and his father to pay their rent and whatever Email accounts he might have against him had nothing to do with the rent.—His Honour said it seemed curious that the agent should allow rent due to the landlord for bills contracted by himself.—Mr Taylor said it was only a form of settlement, and had nothing to do with the land- lord.— Hia Honour said the only serious account up to February last was that for milk, amounting to £298 3d.—Mr Woosnam said the three points of the defence were (1) that the defendant's wife carried on the Chalet for her own separate use, and defendant had left..the house for some years, and lived at Llandrindod Wells. It was true that defendant had paid the rent for some yearn, but he took no responsibility in the matter. (2) The horses and vehicles were hired by defendant's son, who was twenty-six, and defendant knew nothing about them and (3) that Mrs Swettenham carried on a separate estate, and was sufficiently supplied with funds.—Defendant went into the box, and said he wanted protection against being made a bankrupt, because half-a-dozen people were pledg. ing his credit all over the country.—His Honour: Who are they P — Defendant: My family.— De- fendant went on to say that he went to live at Llandrindod Wells about ten years ago, and, as agent, he let The Chalet to Mrs Swettenham he was not the tenant. In 1897 he provided a house in Llandrindod Wells, and his family came to live there. Anything that had taken place at The Ch&let since that time had been by his wife's in- vitation and not his. He had only speftt two days at The Chalet within the last twelve months. On one occasion he issued a destreas for rent on his wife as tenant of The Chalet.—His Hortour asked defendant whether he bad ever protested against the bills being made out in his name. Defendant said he had not. Until 1898 plaintiff's bills were sometimes paid in cash and sometimes deducted from the rent.-His Honour said the mode of pay- meut was immaterial; the point was that no notice of change of authority had been given, no counter- claim had been put in. Judgment would be for plaintiff for the amount claimed, less JE1 claimed, for lodgings, which would not be due until January. GRIFFITHS v SWETTENHAM.—Waiter Griffiths, sen. tailor and innkeeper, Bettws, sued the defendant in the last case for the recovery of £15 19;; 8d for goods supplied at The Chalet.—The same solicitors appeared as in the previous cage, and Mr Taylor said the circumstances were similar to those his Honour had just heard. The greater part of the amount claimed was for spirits, beer, lemonade, and so on.— Defendant said some years ago he gave plaintiff notice not to supply drink without, an order from him. He knew nothing about the drink claimed for.-His Honour said the question was to whom wi-s credit given ? He had no alter- native but to give judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. A QUESTION OF HARNESS.—The Northern Acci- dent Assurance Co., Ltd., sued The Star Tea Co., Ltd., for the recovery of £2 16s damages for negligence attributed to defendants' serrant, when driving a horse and van, thereby causing damage to a window in the Cross Restaurant, which was insured with plaintiffs.— Mr Woosnam appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Edward Powell defended. —Mr Woosnam said on September 8 The Star Tea Company's servant drove from Newtown to Caersws with a horse and van, and in returning, some part of the harness, which did not belong to defendants broke when in Broad street, Newtown, and the horse ran away and dashed into one of the windows of The Cross Restaurant. The window was insured with plaintiffs, who had paid £2 16s for replacing it. He understood the van which was being driven belonged to defendants, but the horse was hired and the harness bar, owed. The driver jumped out of the trap when the harness broke/and left tLe horse to go where it liked; he also left a young lad in the van sleeping and unconscious that anything had happened until the horse dashed into the window.—J Williams, assistant to Mr F Arthur, grocer, from whom the horse was hired, said he was ridine up Broad street, and saw the shafts of the Star Tea Company's van fell and the horse take fright. The driver let go the reins and jumped out of the van, leaving the horse to gallop on.-Cross- examined He did not think anyone could have held the horse after the harness broke.—Marv Ann George, proprietress of The Cross Restaurant, said the day after the accident the local manager of the Star Tea Company told her, after she had told him that the window was insured, that if she would send in a bill for the damage to the painting and so on they would bo pleased to pay for it.—Mr Powell said defendants' servant tried to hire a horse as usual for the journey from Mr Pilot, but he was unable to get the horse, and Mr Pilot lent him the harness. The defendants felt that no sort of liability rested on them. They had an experienced driver, but no driver in the world could have held the horse in such circumstances. If there had been carelessness Oil the part of tin driver, defendants would have admitted their liability.— Hi-< Honour said everything turned upon the condition of the harness. He thought, in justice to all the parties, it would be well to adjourn the case.— Adjourned accordingly for Mr Pilot, from whom the harness was borrowed, to be joined in the defence. RE WILLIAM MORGAN.—In the case of W Morgan a bankrupt of Builth, Mr A Graham of the Oxford Circuit (instructed by Mr E L Wallis, Hereford), applied on behalf of the Board of Trade for the re- covery from Mrs Mary Jane Lewis, bankrupt's daughter, of £440 received by her from the sale of two houses, the property of her father. Mr Simons. Merthyr Tydvil, appeared for defendant. —Mr Graham said on November 17, 1899, bank- rupt became surety to the Radnorshire Coal and Lime Co, Ltd. for £292, and at the beginning of this year he was called upon to pay the amount. When bankrupt knew that he was liable for the amount he made a deed of gift, by which he handed over all his property to defendant, and which the company on March 1st issued a writ for the recovery of the money, bankrupt filed his peti- tion. He contended that the deed of gift was in itself an act of bankruptcy, and therefore void under the Statute of Elizabeth.—Mr Simons ex- amined W Chambers, bankrupt's adviser, at some length as to the truth of the statements in an affi- davit signed by him, and finally his Honour re- served judgment, and ordered the interim injunc- tion to be extended until the decision is given. SCHOOL BOARD—FRIDAY. Present: Messrs R Phillips (in the chair), G H Ellison, J Humphreys, R Jones, J G T Gittins, T Reese, with Mr E Powell (clerk), and Mr Fred R Lloyd (deputy clerk). SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. The application from the Committee of the Science and Art Classes for a grant was again con- sidered, being adjourned from the previous meeting. The Deputy-Clerk (Mr Lloyd) then ruled that the grant would be illegal.—Mr Powell now explained that the code provided that a sum of money could be paid to another school towards the training of the Board's pupil teacher and as some of tbe Board's pupil teachers attended the Science and Art Classes, the Chairman thought they could vote a certain sum of money.—It was decided to write the Education Department asking for information in the matter. EVENING SCHOOLS. The committee appointed to inquire into the estimated attendance at the night school reported that at the Penygloddfa Schools an average attend. ance of 60 was anticipated, which at 17s 6d per head yielded a grant of £54 10s. They recom- mended the salary of £35 be paid to Mr Griffiths. £12 10s to Miss Jones, and £5 to Mr E C Morgan (shorthand teacher). In the New Church Street School an average attendance of 40 was estimated, which at 17s 6d yielded a grant of JE37 10s. The committee recommended a salary of £30 to Mr Roberts, and £6 to Mr J Griffiths (shorthand teacher).—The report was adopted. H.M. INSPECTOR'S REPORTS. New Church Street Schools Full grants to boys, girls, and infants departments in general subjects, discipline, and organisation. Drawing (boys), full grant; needlework (girls and infants), full grant; singing, full grant in each department; total grant, 22s 3d per head in boys department, in girls department 21s 6d, and in the infants 17s 6d. Remarks: Boys' School—With the exception of some weakness in the reading of the first standard the children are well advanced in their work, and the condition of the school reflects great credit on the master. Girls' Shool: A thoroughly excellent school in all its branches, evidences of the most careful teaching; the mistress and her staff deserve the highest praise.—Infants' School: Tone is good. The matters of instruction are both in. I telligent and interesting and very satisfactory pro- gress has been made. Handwriting continue to merit the praise bestowed on it last year.—Peny- gloddfa Schools Full grant in mixed and infants' department in general subjects, and in discipline and organisation. Singing, full grant, also needle- work; class subjects, full grant; specific subjects, mensuration, full grant; total grant per head 20s 6d (mixed), and in the infanta 17s.- Remarks. Mixed School; A well conducted school. Teachers in- dustrious and careful, and in spite of difficulties, work is excellent. The staff was really too small. The order was excellent in the infants' school.— The Board considered the reports very satisfactory. Never before in its history had the five schools secured the highest grant".—On the motion of Mr J Humphreys, seconded by Mr Reese, a vote of con- gratulation and thanks to the teachers was passed unanimously. The Inspector recommended that the schools be better ventilated and the Chairman and Mr James were appointed to carry out the instructions. THE SCHOOLS TO BE OLOSED. A letter was read from Mr M Woosnam, Clerk to the Urban District Council, calling attention to a clause in the med;cal officer's report as to a case of scarlet fever, the children having attended the New Church Street school and recommended that the school be disinfected at once. On account of the prevalence of whooping cough and in consider- ation of the medical officer's report, the Board decided to close the schools iucluding the night schools forthwith, until the 7th of January. It was also decided to ask the medical officer for a certi- ficate for all the schools.—The report of the pupil teachers' examination was also read, and the bills and salaries were passed for payment. INSURANCE OF THE BUILDI> GS. The Clerk submitted figures as to the estimated value of the buildings and it was decided to have policies drawn on the figures presented.—A letter was read from Miss Rhodes stating that she was suddenly called away m her mother was very ill. It was decided to acquaint Miss Rhodes of the schools being closed. The consideration of the teaching staff was deferred, together with applica- tions for increase of salaries. INTERMEDIATE GOVERNORS—THURSDAY. Mrs Mark Taylor presiding. There were also present: Mrs Willan3, Mrs Wilson-Jones, Rev W E Williams, Messrs F W Cooke, Richard Llovd, and G D Hamer, with the assistant clerk, Mr C E Churchill. FINANCE. The Committee recommended that the salary of the first assistant master be increased by £5 yearly from the beginning of next term. The amount paid to the Governors' credit since the last meeting was £416 Is 6d. The balances standing to the credit of the Governors' account was as follows General account, £494 8s lid building account, £164 6s 3d; repairs, improvements, etc., £57 8s; bills amounting to £325 13s 3d were recommended to be paid, and bursaries to the amount of £13 Is 2d —The Committee also recommended an increase of salary to Mr N G Davies, firet a"sistaut master, of £5 yearly, commencing at the h^iinnii'g of tho next term.—The report was adopted. BL' RSAKI KS COM MIT X E E. The committee reporcod ha. the minimum amount, which had to be spent in Bursaries during the curretft school year was £57 9s 3d. Of this amount the Governors had previously awarded £5 5s te D T Morris by way of bursary, wicch amount the committee recommended should be increased to jE6 6s. Various allotments had also ■ been made in accordance with the instructions of the Governors, leaving a balance of £10 9a 9d still to be allotted during the present school year. The committee had also instructed the Head Master and Clerk to advertise that bursaries would be alloted, and any applications which might have been received would be laid before that meeting. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read from Mr W Scott Owen, recommending the grant of the bursary to the son of Mr R Breeze, of Tregynon and from Mr C H Ridding, of Sarn National School, enclosinng a communication from the clerk to the County Governing Body with regard to the grant of a bursary to Alice Williams, the holder of one of the David Davies scholarships, stating that the County Governing Body were of opinion that the case should be met by the School Governors.—A letter was also read from Mr Edward Powell stating that he feared it would be some months before Miss Br;sco again visited Newtown, and desiring to be informed in what manner the Governors desired Miss Brisco's co-operation in securing an exten. sion of the hoys' playground, with a, view of layiug such a plan before her. The Clerk to the County Governing Body sent a copy of a resolution passed by that Body with regard to the re-arrangement of school districts, to the effect that the matter be referred back to the Joint Edu- cation Committee, and that the various Boards of District Governors affected be asked to state to them any objection to the proposals. The Joint Committee were of opinion that it was not desirable to alter the proportions in which the residue of the general fund is by the scheme apportioned among the six school districts. They were, however of opinion that (1) the parishes of Carreghofa and Llansaintffraid (Deytheur) should now be added to tho Llanfyllin district; (2) that the parishes of Llandysilio, Llanririnio, Berriew and Castle Oaereinion, shoo.ld now be added to the dis- trict of Welshpool; and (3) to counter-balance the addition thus made to the district of Welshpool the parishes of Churchstoke and Montgomery should be transferred from the Welshpool to the Newtown district.-A copy was sent of the terms of Lord Rendel's benefaction, stating that the Order in Council should come into operation on the 1st of November last. — Mr Owen Owen, chief inspector, wrote informing the Governors that the annual in- spection of the Montgomeryshire County Schools would take place next term, and that further infor- mation would be received In due course from the Clerk to the County Governing Body.-Mr A S Tetley wrote mentioning the case of James Millwood, of Caersws, as deserving of a bursary. Mr Tetley also mentioned that Mr B Scott Williams, one of the first of the school's scholars, had just proceeded to his B.A. degree in the University of Wales. Mr Tetley further wrote recommending the second master Mr A E Saunders for an increase of talary, in addition to the case of Mr N G Davies.—Mr Tetley also wrote, as president of the Newtown Photographic Society, asking the Governors to grant the use of the Demonstration Classroom for an hour and-a-half, and on behalf of his committee to pay such reasonable rent for the use of the room, gas, and caretaker's services as the Governor* might think desirable. THE REARRANGEMENT OF DISTRICTS. In a discussion which took place upon the above subject, Mr R Lloyd remarked that the Welshpool Governors objected to the proposed alteration. The President, who had made calculations as to the populations of the respective districts, stated that the population of the Welshpool district was 12,342. This varied from the statement of the assistant clerk who reckoned it at 12,743. The president's calculation for the Newtown district was 13,581. She thought it only fair to say the New- town district was an exceedingly scattered one, and that it was impossible for people from certain dis- tricts to take advantage of the school, whereas the Welshpool district was practically in a ring fence. The proposal to take Carregbofa and Llansant- ffraid from Welshpool would mean a population of 879 less for that district and so reduca it to 11,463. They must add to that the populations of Llandy. silio, LJandrinio, Berriew, and Castle Caereinion, which brought it up to 15,156. Taking away Mont. gomery and Churcbstoke from that would leave the Welshpool district with a population of 12,431 still. Newtown, with the addition of the two latter, would amount in population to 16,306, or 3,875 more than Welshpool. This was considered too large a proportion for Newtown, and the president was of opinion that either Berriew or Montgomery should be added to Newtown. Mr Lloyd remarked that Llanfair said that one part of Berriew was nearer to that school than to Welshpool. He referred to Castle Caereinion. Mr Hamer said a portion of Berriew was very convenient to Newtown. Mr Lloyd said that the Welshpool Governors felt very strongly in favour of keeping Montgomery and Churchstoke. It was said that some parents in Montgomery had contributed towards the build- ing of the Welshpool School. The President remarked that she believed there was a feeling in Berriew in favour of being added to the Newtown district. Mr Lloyd thought it would be a fair re-arrange- ment if Montgomery were transferred to Newtown, Welshpool keeping Churchstoke. The Assistant Clerk pointed out that there was no mention of Meifod in the proposed re-arrange- ment. Part of Meifod b3longed to Llanfair and part to Llanfyllin. After considerable discussion, the President moved that they inform the Joint Education Com- mittee that in their opinion the fairest division would be for Montgomery to be transferred to the Newtown district, leaving Berriew to retain Church. stoke, and that Berriew be added to Welshpool.— This was seconded by Mr Hamer and agreed to. LORD RENDEL'S BENEFACTION. Mr Lloyd proposed that copies of the circular received be printed and sent to each Governor.— Agreed. INCREASE OF SALARY. The Headmaster's application on behalf of Mr A E Saunders was considered. On the motion of Mr Lloyd, Mr Saunders was granted a yearly increase of £ 5. WORK OR PLAY ? CURIOUS DISCUSSION. With respect to the application of Mr Tetley on behalf of the Newtown Photographic Society, Mr Lloyd said the question was-How much time of the Headmaster or Headmistress did the teaching of these extra subjects take up ? They were in a position to pay their staff very good salaries, and he was therefore of opinion that they !should devote the whole of their time to the educational work of the school. He thought their work in connection with the school was sufficient strain without their being engaged in any outside work. The Governors ought to be very careful indeed not to allow the teaching of extra subjects in any way to interfere with the education which should be given in those ici-iools. He would be reluctant not to accede to any pro- posal which was thought to be really necessary to the school. Whatever leisure the staff had was re- quired for rest and recreation. The Rev T E Williams did not think there was any question of pay attached. He believed they had refused to allow their masters to engage in any educational work. The President said it was not in connection with the school but for the education of the town. Mr Lloyd further objected that the lateness of the hour up to which the room would be required, .would prevent its being got ready for school the next morning. I Mr Williams thought the headmaster would see that everything was properly looked after. Mr Lloyd then moved that the headmaster be written t.) to the effect that the Governors could not see their way to grant the use of the school for any outside work. Mr Hamer seconded. The Rev T E Williams, moved as an amendment, that the use of the room be granted. I Mr Lloyd said he should object, a? the motion was not on the agenda. j Mr Williams remarked that the objection cut j both ways; if they could not grant the use, neither could they refuse it. Mr Lloyd; Yes, you can refuse because you don't give anything away. The Assistant Clerk said that the objection applied to both resolutions. Mr Wiliiams thereupon gave notice that he would propose his resolution at the next meeting. The Chief Inspector's report was referred to I eommittee.
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LLANLLWCHAIARN. YOUNG MEN'S GUTLD.-The meeting on Satur- day evening was taken up with impromptu speeches. Mr T Morgan presided. Tin's evening a mock district council meeting will take place.
ELfjESMERE.
ELfjESMERE. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.-FRIDAY WEElC Mr Brownlow R C Tower (chairman) presiding. SANITARY. The It.specter reported a case (,f ard scarlet fever, the former being recovered and the other was recovering. Every precaution had been taken in these cases. The pig stye nuisances had been abated. GAS AND WATER. The Gas and Water Manager reported that there was a decrease of 30,1C0 cubic feet in the quantity of gas made last month as compared with the corresponding month in last year. Several new water services had been laid in since the last meet- ing.—Mr Ashley attributed the decrease to the weather. He had had difficulty with the Quality and quantity. THE ROADS. The Surveyor reported that he had received a complaint from the County Surveyor that the grant would be withheld if the roads were not improved.—Mr Hood said the Council was spend- ing money in the Smithfield instead of on the roads. -On the proposition of Mr Williams it was agreed that a. committee of the whole Council should visit the roads requiring repair. RESIGNATION OF THE COLLECTOR. The rate collector, Mr E 0 Jones, reported that since the last meeting, he had collected and paid to the treasurer, X98 15s 7d on account of rates, £ 43 16s on account of water dues and £ 50 143 3d in respect of gas. He hoped to complete the collec- tion of all sums due to the Council, before the next meeting. He found that he had not sufficient time at his disposal to enable him to fill the office of collector to his own satisfaction or to the satisfac- tion of the Council, and ho would be much obliged if the Council would relieve him of his duties'at the next meeting.—It was agreed to accept the resigna- tion, and to advertise for a succefcsor in the COUNTY TIMES and other papers. THE SMITHFIELD A PAYING CONCERN. In accordance with a request of the Council, the Clerk submitted a statement showing tho receipts taken at the Smithfield since 1869, and the COSIi of it. The total tolls taken amounted to z64,986 8s 3d, the expenditure, including maintenance was R2,148 17s 9d, thus showing an excess of receipts over expenditure of C2,226 16s lld, After deducting the principal on loans, there was a nett surplus on March 31st of £ 1,264 16s Ild.- On the proposition of Mr Williams, seconded by Mr Hood, a vote of thanks was accorded the Clerk for the trouble he had taken in preparing the statement.—The Clerk said he had received much assistance from his clerk, Mr Jones. EARLY TICKETS DECISION. Mr Denniss, secretary and general manager of the Cambrian Railways, wrote with reference to the Council's complaint about the non-issue of cheap tickets by the 6-50 a.m. train on Thursdays. He had commuicated with the L. andN. W. Company on the subject, and in consequence of their reply he re- gretted that they could not issuo the tickets. He pointed out that during the three summer months only ten tickets to Liverpool and twenty-seven to Manchester were taken out, so that the facility was not taken adventage of when offered.—Mr Hood said it was an excuse to saddle the blame on the L. and N. W. Company. Tickets were issued by the train from other stations. WORKINGMEN'S nouss QUESTION. A resolution from the Lichfield Diocesan Con- ferance urged the carrying out of this Act.—Mr Hood spoke in favour. He said thore were houses not fit to live in.—The Chairman thought if that were so the houses should be reported so that steps might be taken with regard to them if they were in town.—Mr Hnod said he referred to the rural districts.—The Chairman replied that the Council had nothing to clo with the rural district—The Council took no action relative to the resolution.— Subsequently, Mr Hood told the medical officer that he would show him two cottages in Church street which, he believed, were not fit for habitation. MISCELLANEOUS. A communicatian from the District Manager of the Telephone Exchange Company stated that the company could not at present open an exchange in Ellesmere.-A committee was appointed to con- fer with the posting masters in the town with a view to arranging for the horsing of the fire engine at a lower rate than at present. THE OFFICES IN THE SMITHFIELD. Mr Hood had on the agenda a notice that he would move that on and after January 1st the auctioneers be charged £2 10s each for rent for the offices they make use of in the Smithfield on fair days.—The Chairman asked if there was a seconder, but there was none and the motion was not sub- mitted.-Mr Hood said he would write to the Local Government Board toNaay that private members of the Council were having the use of offices in the Smithfield free of charge. <
GREAT WALLASTON.
GREAT WALLASTON. ACCIDENT.—As Mr H Wilde was driving home from Shrewsbury market on Saturday, accompanied by Miss Wilde, his trap came into collision on the Mount with another which was going in the same direction, with the result that the occupants of both were thrown violently to the ground. Mr and Miss Wilde who were severely bruiaed and shaken are progressing as favourably as can be expected, under Dr Pywell, but the occupant of the other vehicle sustained such severe injuries that he had to be conveyed to Salop Infirmary. +
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A dinner was given by the Portuguese Govern- ment in the large hall of the Admiralty at Lisbon on Saturday night in honour of the British Channel Squadron. The Minister of the Marine and Colonies presided, and two hundred and sixty guests were present, including Sir Hugh MacDonell, the British Minister at Lisbon, and Admiral Sir Harry Rawaon, in command of the British Channel Squadron. -0.
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